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A Client Has Chosen to Discontinue Hemodialysis

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A client has chosen to discontinue hemodialysis.His family is not supportive of his decision.Which statement should the nurse make that demonstrates the theory of principles-based reasoning?


A) "This client is of sound mind and is capable of making his own decisions regarding health care.It really is his decision to make."
B) "I need to try and help the family understand the client's decision so they can work through this situation together."
C) "This client's health is so deteriorated that the treatment is not saving his life.It is prolonging the ultimate outcome,which is his death."
D) "The client understands his decision and the advanced stage of his disease.If he quits treatment,he will die."

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